The far south coast golf correspondent has reported in on the Cusack trio and all three boys have made the State Age Championships comprising 60 players.

James is currently competing in the top half, while Mitchell and Kurt are in the bottom half. At the time of going to press, James had a 76 and an 87 in some tough conditions while Mitchell and Kurt were still out on the course.

Reliable sources reveal that the caddy is bearing up and after walking, yes walking 36 holes on Tuesday showed signs of leg fatigue and a longing to return to the comforts of a cart back home.

See next week’s column for a more detailed report.

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Fifty-two starters including three visitors took to the Wellington Golf Course in ideal winter conditions last Saturday.

Brian Kiss and Ben McCarthy sponsored the day with the event being a four ball best ball stableford.

Visitors from near and far included Guy Smith, Malcolm Ellis and David East back home for a visit.

Round three of the Cornish Trophy was also played last Saturday.

Winners for the day were Rod McMahon and Nicholas Cosier 44 points, while runners-up were James Cusack and Col Sheridan 44.

Ball competition winners were Tim Parker and Peter Payne 43, David Ryan and Ben McCarthy 43, Darb Richards and Kevin Reid 43, Matt Reid and Luke Brydon 41, Col Arnold and Gary Holding 41, Guy Smith and Neil Miller 41, Stephen Kiss and Joe Mason 41, Chad Taylor and Anthony Barton 41, Paul West and John Southwell 40 points on a count back.

Nearest the pin awards went to Luke Brydon eighth, Chad Taylor 14th and Ron Cowan 16th. Nearest the pin in two shots, last week on the fourth hole went to Ben McCarthy.

The longest drive on the ninth went to Matt Reid A Grade with a huge shot that took him over the bank. B Grade went to Tim Parker.

The Bradman Trophy was again hotly contested and went to Norm Royal and Kevin Whale with 33 points on a count back from Ray Moulds and Ian Manning.

Tomorrow’s event is sponsored by the Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club and is round four of the Thompson Trophy.